Diate Lands Auctioned in Tombstone Today
State land auction at the Tombstone courthouse drew many bidders as 30 tracts sold for cash. Land appraisals were often exceeded with a notable example of 1475 valued land bringing 2700 and another 2.40 acreage selling for 2706. P. J. Munch conducted the sale for the state land department. An September 19 auction will offer 6 percent more tracts for those unable to attend today. The event attracted prominent cattlemen and landholders seeking state land at any price.
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Court House
P. J. Munch
State Land Department
Muoch
Southern Pacific rates for explosives approved. Arizona complaint denied
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the Southern Pacific permission to maintain lower rates on high explosives from California to El Paso Texas, compared with intermediate points. The commission also rejected the graham and gliA County Trafffe Association's complaint that California and eastern canned goods must be priced higher in Arizona, deeming those rates reasonable.
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Washington
D. C
Southern Pacific Railway
California
el Paso
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Graham and Glia County Traffe Association
Arizona Corporation Commission
East
Arizona
Page seeks northern county seat in house race
Petitions for nomination of Judge C. Page of Willcox have been repaired by friends in Tombstone who are campaigning for his nomination. Page would represent the northern part of the county in the house of representatives if elected.
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3. C. Page
Willcox
Tombstone
Judge Page
House of Representatives
Catholic Church Schedules First Mass and Rosary Service
The notice lists Mass times at Sam and second mass, Sunday School at 9 20, and an evening devotion to the Rosary at 7 followed by benediction of the Blessed Sacrament led by Rev F A Collymore.
Sheriff Wheeler’s Cochise Platform Calls for Prohibition and Law Enforcement
Tombstone July 28 1916 Sheriff Wheeler announces reelection platform stressing tougher prohibition laws enforcement of all laws and removal of legalities he cites border experiences with Sonora officials budget savings and strong track record while pledging not to run again after this term.
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Tom Cold
Mexican Woman Killed by Lightning Near Tucson
The body of Mia Teresa Martinez, killed by lightning at Sabvarita Wednesday afternoon, was brought to Tucson and held at the Tucson Undertaking company. Coroner Comstock viewed the body and signs indicated lightning caused death, making an inquest unlikely. The bolt struck above the right eye, singed hair, and profuse bleeding from the ears were noted.
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Tucson
Mia Teresa Martinez
Sabvarita
Tucson Undertaking Company
Comstock
Sues U. of A. for 60000 damages for death of son
Joseph L. Cloud, father of Leo Cloud the football and tennis athlete, sues the University of Arizona and its board of regents for 60000 damages claiming negligence in allowing non insulated wires in the campus light and power system. The suit filed in superior court alleges a torn insulation on a power wire left exposed for six inches to a foot where Cloud was employed, leading to his electrocution on March 7, 1915.
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University of Arizona
Board of Regents of
University
Joseph L. Cloud
Leo Cloud
University and Board of Regents
Cloud
Wheeler Seeks Support for Fast Race
Harry C Wheeler writes to supporters asking for renewed backing in his swift campaign. He emphasizes momentum and asks for continued encouragement ahead of the closing race.
Gleeson to Host Big Benefit for Cochise County Candidates
Constable Lafe Gibson says Gleeson will stage a major event on August 18 featuring a free barbecue, wild west sports, riding and roping contests, and a Gleeson dance with Ivey Orchestra. The gathering aims to let residents meet county candidates and supporters.
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Lafe Gibson
Gleeson
Therive
Cochise
Gibson
Booster Gibson
Ivey
Tombstone
Wooster Gibson
French Found Guilty Of Selling Whiskey
In Superior Court Judge Lockwood sentenced Leandro Maldonado who had been found guilty of murdering Walter Brooks to a term not less than ten years nor more than his natural life in the state penitentiary. He received the sentence calmly and shook hands with his attorney O Gibson afterward.
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Lockwood
Leandro Maldonado
Walter Brooks
State Penitentiary
O. Gibson
Judge Lockwood Defends Jury Panel In Interview
Judge Lockwood of the Superior Court rejects criticism of Sheriff Wheeler over the current jury panel. He states all jurors were drawn from the county great register to ensure a fair drawn trial. The judge notes open venire will be used after the list is exhausted and hopes for a legal revision to allow larger panels.
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Lockwood
Superior Court
Sheriff Wheeler
Prospector
Howeve
Cawn
Ee Ee
Pablo Ramirez
Florence
Arrested While On Way To Save Life Of Sweetheart
In Los Angeles California on July 28 Dew pair Sailing and W F Kennedy were arrested at a garage by deputy sheriffs Fox and Nolan while en route to Miami Arizona. Sailing hoped to reach his dying sweetheart Laura Boggs and pleaded to be allowed to travel to her bedside as officers delayed decisions awaiting El Centro deputies.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dewpair
Claude
Miami
Arizona
Sailing
Miss Boggs
Safford
Ms Desert Motor Stage
Chance Sailine
Jang
Sisi
el Centro
Sagging Rail Triggers Nogales Railroad Derailment
A sagging embankment caused by sidewashing from heavy rains led to a derailment of an Expee engine at Soto's crossing on the Nogales branch, 45 miles south of Tucson. The engine overturned as it crossed a weakened culvert after floodwater eroded the embankment. both engineer Dorrance and the fireman were not injured.
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Tucson
Nogales
Soto's Crossing
Expee
Dorrance
Mutinous New Jersey guardsmen at Douglas drill halt
At Douglas on July 24 enlisted men of Company L, First New Jersey Infantry mutinied refusing to drill. The unit was placed under arrest and guards stood at company streets. Later the men were released but non commissioned officers were publicly rebuked by the regimental commander.
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Douglas
First New Jersey Infantry
Waldonado Convicted in Bootlegging Case Ten Year Ten Life
The jury found Waldonado guilty in a bootlegging case before sentencing. The State v O. 8. French ended with a verdict after about ninety minutes. Several co-defendants face similar charges as pleas of guilty loom amid strong evidence. A new trial is set for Monday with a special venue of 21 jurors.
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Commerce Commission
Catholic Church
F. A. Collymore
Smeriff Wheeler
Venus
Sonora
Fala
Cochise County
Maricopa County
State Examiner
American Press Association
Newbee
Tebrine
U. Ofa
Harry C. Wheeler
Laura Boggs
Jay Voges
Goetors
Boggs
Elimas
Rogge
Kirl
Salling
Chavez
Siagerald
Tabac
NEW Jersey National Guard
New Jersey
Sta <Itt
Waldonado
French
Ross
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